Events at the Origins Centre
Origins Centre will be hosting a series of events in conjunction with the Body Knowledge Conference.
EXHIBITIONS
Colin Richards, ‘A Fine Line’, curated by Penny Siopis
16 August – 4 September
Opening: Thursday, 15 August, 18:30 by Penny Siopis
Walkabout: Saturday, 17 August, 10:00, with exhibition curator Penny Siopis
Colin Richards, ‘A Fine Line’, curated by Penny Siopis
16 August – 4 September
Opening: Thursday, 15 August, 18:30 by Penny Siopis
Walkabout: Saturday, 17 August, 10:00, with exhibition curator Penny Siopis
To read the curator's notes, see here.
Debbie Glencross, ‘Facing Origins’
From 15 August. The includes a large installation at the museum entrance, and works in the DNA section of the museum and in the shop.
From 15 August. The includes a large installation at the museum entrance, and works in the DNA section of the museum and in the shop.
PUBLIC TALKS
'Medicine and Art: A Long Conversation'
Saturday, 24 August, 10:00-12:00
Presented by anatomist Dr Patrick Randolph-Quinney, this lecture is for educators and interested members of the public.
FREE ENTRANCE.
'The Paleo-Diet': Professor Tim Noakes and Bruce Fordyce in conversation
Saturday, 31 August, 11:00
Saturday, 31 August, 11:00
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Tickets cost R45 (public), R35 (Wits staff), and R15 for students. Please email requests for seats to ask@origins.org.za. Wits staff and students must include their student or staff numbers.